Eda Aguilar and James Costa, Clubhouse Archives founder, share their NFT journeys, their dream collaborations, their hot takes on how the Web3 space could be improved, and their vision for the future of the blockchain.

▶️ Eyes of Style with James Costa of Clubhouse Archives NFT

[00:07:27] Eda’s and James’ introductions.

[00:10:37] What brought Eda to Paris, how she discovered NFTs, and working with Eyes of Fashion.

[00:17:56] James first dabbles with NFTs and the opportunity he found in Web3.

[00:27:40] Promoting diversity and Eda’s honest opinions about fashion in the Web3 space.

[00:32:36] Points for improvement from James and the importance of producing well-made products.

[00:39:59] Eda’s and James’ dream NFT companies to work with.

[00:51:33] Eda’s and James’ visions in five years.

[00:58:51] The future of NFTs with memberships and loyalty programs.

[01:04:26] How James’ Hodl sweatshirts work.

James Costa is the founder of Clubhouse Archives, a blockchain-born luxury apparel NFT experience that converges fashion and digital asset ownership. He is a Phygital fashion designer and consultant and helps bridge companies into Web3, the Metaverse, and NFTs.

Twitter: @clubhousearcNFT

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Eda Aguilar goes one-on-one with Fontini Kostouli, jewelry designer and founder of Aelia Selection, to talk about her sources of creativity, her brand, how she incorporates Greek culture in her designs, and her optimism in dipping her toes in Web3.

▶️ The Art of Jewelry Making with Fontini Kostouli, Accessory Designer from Greece

[00:13:47] Fontini’s start in jewelry making and the meaning of Aelia.

[00:18:37] Fontini’s inspirations, the Evil Eye, and its relevance in Greek culture.

[00:24:20] Appealing to the unique and dynamic woman, what jewels mean for Fontini, and an unlikely meeting with a client.

[00:32:10] Career highlights, Twitter, and plans for 2023.

[00:40:33] Visiting Paris, integrating NFTs, and working with Eyes of Fashion for a future collection.

Fontini Kostouli began discovering the jewelry world and the magic of working with various materials and techniques 20 years ago. In 2014, she founded the brand Aelia Selection, creating a series of jewelry, utilizing art elements and providing an expression of glamor. Each individual piece offers a unique combination of colors and textures, articulating people’s individuality. 

Fotini divides her collections into themes, providing a cohesive flow. Her concepts, apart from being displayed in numerous concept stores, have also been displayed in galleries, museums & fashion shows all over Greece, as well as in Paris, London, Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest & New York. Her vision is to motivate women to dare to show their unique personalities in their everyday outfits, utilizing art to express them­selves. 

Website: https://aeliaselection.com/

Instagram: @aeliaselection

Twitter: @aelia_selection

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Eda Aguilar and Talia Zoref welcome Michelle McCormack, the Founder and Creative Director of Fierce Studios, and go in-depth on the need for a decentralized platform for NFT holders, the potential of the metaverse in education and more immersive interactions, and the call for seamless wearables.

▶️ Community Platforms, Education, and the Future of the Metaverse with Michelle McCormack

[00:07:29] Michelle discussing her Discord server, the issue of Twitter Communities, and the importance of a decentralized platform.

[00:20:34] Michelle’s desire to protect and teach new NFT enthusiasts.

[00:26:01] Building a studio in Decentraland, the potential in the metaverse, the possibility of hybrid experiences, and lighter hardware.

[00:31:58] Changing people’s misconceptions of the metaverse and the future of an immersive experience between reality and technology.

[00:40:29] Integrating the metaverse in education and Zoom as a metaverse.

[00:44:15] Casting Coin, creating talent verticals for NFTs, and encouraging big brands to get the word out on Web3.

Michelle McCormack has created, dropped, and sold 10,000 NFTs called Fierce Models, which were featured in top publications, including Yahoo News, ONE37, and NFT Culture. She has designed and deployed cutting-edge fashion wearables, including sunglasses, crowns, eye scanners, skirts, and halter tops. She designed virtual environments in two separate metaverses - Decentraland and Cryptovoxels - which gives her the unique experience of building in multiple metaverses.

She is a recognized Web3 and crypto thought leader and is invited to speak at leading national and international conferences. She is a former crypto/blockchain writer for the New York Observer.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michellemccormack

Website: michellemccormack.com

Instagram: @michellemccrmck

Twitter: @Michelle_NYC3

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